How to pronounce dials
Say it like DY-ulz. Dials has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- ulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dials pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dials
American and British speakers say dials in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪəlz/ in the US and /ˈdaɪəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-ulz.
What does dials mean?
- plural of dial How to pronounce dial
- third-person singular simple present indicative of dial How to pronounce dial
Questions about saying dials
How do you pronounce dials?
Say DY-ulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪəlz/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dials?
Dials has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · ulz.
Do Americans and Brits say dials the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪəlz/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.